INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PLANNING BANQUET, ENTERTAINMENT ON FRIDAY

Posted on: February 21, 2011

The International Student Connection Club and the Global Education Office at East Central University will present an international banquet and entertainment Friday [FEB. 25] to raise money for international students’ scholarships for next fall.

The banquet of exotic foods from 10 different countries, including food donated by local restaurants, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church Center at 123 N. Mississippi.

Entertainment by international students will feature dance (salsa & Russian), African percussion, video and slide presentations of ISCC activities, a medley of cultural songs and a silent auction of arts and crafts from different countries.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for children and ECU students with valid IDs. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Global Education Office in ECU’s Administration Building, Room 160, and also at the door on Friday.

East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and communityinteract to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area,East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.